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PIB Digest & Quiz: 2026-09-27 Daily Verified Archive Editorial Digest Included

Current Affairs Test — September 28, 2026

Dedicated daily current affairs & news roundup test for September 28, 2026.

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Coverage: 27 September 2026Press Information Bureau (PIB)Daily Executive Brief

Daily PIB Summary — 2026-09-27

# Daily PIB Summary — September 27, 2026

1. Agriculture & Rural Development

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National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026: Organised by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in New Delhi to focus on Centre–State coordination, Atmanirbharta in pulses and oilseeds, digital agriculture, and climate-resilient farming (PIB Release).
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Livestock Insurance Portal: Launched to provide digital insurance services across 11 regional languages alongside Hindi and English, enhancing risk protection for dairy and livestock farmers (PIB Release).

2. Infrastructure, Energy & Transport

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India's First LNG-Powered Train & Railway Modernization: Union Home Minister inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,472 crore in Ahmedabad, flagging off the nation's first LNG-powered train and commissioning a 12,000-horsepower WAG-12 electric locomotive (PIB Release). Railway electrification has reached 99.6% nationwide.
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Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP): Established with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore (USD 1.4 billion) and total capacity of ₹13,906.50 crore (USD 1.5 billion) to provide domestic Hull, Cargo War-risk, and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) cover, reducing dependence on Western P&I clubs and lowering war-risk premiums by 35–40% (PIB Release).
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Waste-to-Energy Innovations: Highlighted under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban 2.0), featuring bio-CNG plants in Prayagraj (processing 343 tonnes of organic waste daily) and Gwalior (100 TPD CBG plant at Adarsh Gaushala), alongside the Bowenpally vegetable market biogas plant in Hyderabad (PIB Release).

3. Defence & International Cooperation

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INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish: Concluded participation in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (EWG-MS JCA) at Subic Bay, Philippines, reinforcing the Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR vision (PIB Release).
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Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: The Indian Air Force commenced the operational phase of this multilateral air exercise at Jodhpur under the theme "Power in Partnership", featuring advanced assets from friendly foreign countries like the US, France, and Australia (PIB Release).
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Strategic Autonomy & Indigenous Defence: Raksha Mantri noted that India's defence exports surged to ₹38,424 crore in 2025–26, with a target of ₹50,000 crore by 2029, backed by a defense budget allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore (PIB Release).

4. Tourism, Culture & Skill Development

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World Tourism Day 2026: The Ministry of Tourism launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternative Destinations (Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0) at Bharat Mandapam (PIB Release).
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: India secured the 10th position globally, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, improving significantly from the 13th place in Lyon 2024 (PIB Release).
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PM Mementos e-Auction 2026: Showcasing 37 diverse artefacts from Rajasthan representing folk deities, Pichwai paintings, Phad artworks, and textile traditions (PIB Release).

5. Science & Technology

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World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the Department of Biotechnology is supporting 210 R&D projects with ₹174 crore, focusing on targeted drug delivery, nanobots for breast cancer, and oral insulin nanoparticles (PIB Release).

Archived MCQs & Explanations (15 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Question 1 of 15PIB Backgrounder / Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Release ID: 2307094 — September 2026 (September 06, 2026)

The second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II), approved to cover international land borders beyond the northern border, was formally launched from which village?

उत्तरी सीमा से परे अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्थलीय सीमाओं को कवर करने के लिए स्वीकृत वाइब्रेंट विलेजेस प्रोग्राम के दूसरे चरण (VVP-II) को औपचारिक रूप से किस गांव से लॉन्च किया गया था?

AKibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh
BNathanpur, AssamCorrect Key
CMana, Uttarakhand
DKargil, Ladakh
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• VVP-II was formally launched on February 20, 2026, at Nathanpur village in the Cachar district of Assam, carrying an outlay of ₹6,839 crore.

Question 2 of 15Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB (27 September 2026)

India's railway network electrification progress under recent administrative initiatives has reached approximately what percentage as of late 2026?

हालिया प्रशासनिक पहलों के तहत भारत के रेलवे नेटवर्क विद्युतीकरण की प्रगति 2026 के अंत तक लगभग कितने प्रतिशत तक पहुँच चुकी है?

A85.4%
B92.0%
C99.6%Correct Key
D100%
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Railway network electrification in India has increased to 99.6%, with plans to complete the remaining 0.4% soon, surpassing major global railway networks.

Question 3 of 15Ministry of Defence / PIB (27 September 2026)

What is India's newly set target for defence exports to be achieved by the year 2029?

वर्ष 2029 तक प्राप्त किए जाने वाले रक्षा निर्यात के लिए भारत का नया निर्धारित लक्ष्य क्या है?

A₹25,000 crore
B₹35,000 crore
C₹50,000 croreCorrect Key
D₹1,00,000 crore
Explanation & Analytical Context:

After achieving record defense exports of ₹38,424 crore in 2025–26, India has now set an ambitious target of ₹50,000 crore by 2029.

Question 4 of 15PIB Backgrounder / MoHUA (27 September 2026)

Which of the following cities/facilities hosts India's modern compressed bio-gas (CBG) plant established to process vegetable/fruit waste and cattle dung from a gaushala housing over 10,000 cattle?

निम्नलिखित में से किस शहर/सुविधा केंद्र में 10,000 से अधिक मवेशियों वाली एक गौशाला के गोबर और सब्जी/फल के कचरे को संसाधित करने के लिए स्थापित भारत का आधुनिक संपीड़ित बायोगैस (CBG) संयंत्र स्थित है?

APrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
BGwalior, Madhya PradeshCorrect Key
CGandhinagar, Gujarat
DHyderabad, Telangana
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Adarsh Gaushala in Laltipara, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) houses over 10,000 cattle and features a 100-tonnes-per-day CBG plant capable of processing cattle dung alongside vegetable and fruit waste.

Question 5 of 15Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / PIB (27 September 2026)

The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, announced the celebration of Wildlife Week 2026 from which of the following dates?

राष्ट्रीय प्राणी उद्यान (NZP), नई दिल्ली ने निम्नलिखित में से किस तारीख से वन्यजीव सप्ताह 2026 मनाने की घोषणा की है?

A1st October to 7th October
B2nd October to 8th OctoberCorrect Key
C10th October to 16th October
D14th November to 20th November
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The NZP will celebrate Wildlife Week 2026 from 2nd October to 8th October 2026, offering free entry to participants, teachers, and children up to 12 years.

Question 6 of 15Prime Minister's Office / Mann Ki Baat / PIB (27 September 2026)

Shriman Panthoun Thirkhanon, who established the Ganesha Himal Museum in Chiang Mai housing over 10,000 Ganesha idols, belongs to which country?

श्रीमान पांथौन थिरखानोन, जिन्होंने चियांग माई में 10,000 से अधिक गणेश मूर्तियों वाला गणेश हिमालय संग्रहालय स्थापित किया, किस देश से संबंधित हैं?

ANepal
BThailandCorrect Key
CIndonesia
DCambodia
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Shriman Panthoun Thirkhanon hails from Thailand, where Lord Ganesha is worshipped as 'Phra Phikanet,' and established the Ganesha Himal Museum in Chiang Mai.

Question 7 of 15Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / PIB (27 September 2026)

What is the primary duration planned for the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan' campaign?

'नशा मुक्त युवा फॉर विकसित भारत अभियान' के लिए योजनाबद्ध प्राथमिक अवधि क्या है?

A50 weeks
B100 weeksCorrect Key
C1 year
D5 years
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan is being implemented as a sustained 100-week campaign leveraging MY Bharat, NSS, and educational institutions.

Question 8 of 15Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways / PIB (27 September 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP): 1. It provides domestic insurance coverage for Hull & Machinery, Cargo War risks, and Protection & Indemnity (P&I). 2. Claims up to USD 100 million are settled through accumulated reserves, while larger claims are backed by a sovereign guarantee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

भारत समुद्री बीमा पूल (BMIP) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. यह हल और मशीनरी, कार्गो युद्ध जोखिम और संरक्षण एवं क्षतिपूर्ति (P&I) के लिए घरेलू बीमा कवरेज प्रदान करता है। 2. 100 मिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर तक के दावे संचित भंडार के माध्यम से निपटाए जाते हैं, जबकि बड़े दावों को संप्रभु गारंटी का समर्थन प्राप्त है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2Correct Key
DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Both statements are correct. The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) offers marine insurance for Hull & Machinery, Cargo, P&I, and War risks. Claims up to USD 100 million are met from accumulated reserves and reinsurance recoveries, whereas larger claims utilize the sovereign guarantee.

Question 9 of 15Prime Minister's Office / Mann Ki Baat / PIB (27 September 2026)

The 'Har Ghar Munga - Ghar Ghar Munga' campaign, aimed at popularizing Moringa in people's diets during Nutrition Month, was launched by which state?

पोषण माह के दौरान लोगों के आहार में मोरिंगा (सहजन) को लोकप्रिय बनाने के उद्देश्य से 'हर घर मुंगा - घर घर मुंगा' अभियान किस राज्य द्वारा शुरू किया गया था?

AGujarat
BChhattisgarhCorrect Key
CMaharashtra
DMizoram
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Chhattisgarh launched the 'Har Ghar Munga - Ghar Ghar Munga' campaign to encourage people to include nutritious Moringa (Munga) in their daily diets.

Question 10 of 15Prime Minister's Office / Mann Ki Baat / PIB (27 September 2026)

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, recently noted for the successful return of elephants following anti-encroachment drives, is located in which state?

सोनाई रूपाई वन्यजीव अभ्यारण्य, जो अतिक्रमण विरोधी अभियानों के बाद हाथियों की सफल वापसी के लिए हाल ही में चर्चा में रहा, किस राज्य में स्थित है?

AUttarakhand
BAssamCorrect Key
CWest Bengal
DKerala
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Assam, where clearing land encroachments successfully brought back elephant herds and boosted Pygmy Hog conservation.

Question 11 of 15Ministry of Culture / PIB (27 September 2026)

The 65th National Exhibition of Art, organized by the Lalit Kala Akademi, selected how many artworks by artists for the prestigious Lalit Kala Akademi Awards?

ललित कला अकादमी द्वारा आयोजित 65वीं राष्ट्रीय कला प्रदर्शनी में प्रतिष्ठित ललित कला अकादमी पुरस्कारों के लिए कलाकारों की कितनी कलाकृतियों का चयन किया गया?

A10 artworks
B15 artworks
C20 artworksCorrect Key
D25 artworks
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Second-Tier Jury of the 65th National Exhibition of Art selected 20 artworks by 20 artists for the Lalit Kala Akademi Awards from over 6,175 submitted entries.

Question 12 of 15Ministry of Tourism / PIB (27 September 2026)

Consider the following statements regarding the initiatives launched on World Tourism Day 2026: 1. The Ministry of Tourism launched the National Digital Tourism Stack. 2. The 'Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0' focuses exclusively on promoting major metropolitan tourist hubs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

विश्व पर्यटन दिवस 2026 पर शुरू की गई पहलों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. पर्यटन मंत्रालय ने राष्ट्रीय डिजिटल पर्यटन स्टैक लॉन्च किया। 2. 'देख अपना देश अभियान 2.0' विशेष रूप से प्रमुख महानगर पर्यटन केंद्रों को बढ़ावा देने पर केंद्रित है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

A1 onlyCorrect Key
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because Dekho Apna Desh 2.0 (National Mission for Alternative Destinations) focuses on redistribution of tourism demand and promotion of lesser-known destinations.

Question 13 of 15Global Summits 2026 Policy Dossier (07 September 2026)

Consider the following pairs regarding major international groupings and their designated host countries or presidencies for the year 2026: 1. BRICS Summit — India 2. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit — Kyrgyzstan 3. Group of Seven (G7) Summit — France 4. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) — China How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

वर्ष 2026 के लिए प्रमुख अंतरराष्ट्रीय समूहों और उनके निर्धारित मेजबान देशों या प्रेसीडेंसी के संबंध में निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन — भारत 2. शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (SCO) शिखर सम्मेलन — किर्गिस्तान 3. सात देशों का समूह (G7) शिखर सम्मेलन — फ्रांस 4. एशिया-प्रशांत आर्थिक सहयोग (APEC) — चीन उपर्युक्त में से कितने युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं?

AOnly one pair
BOnly two pairs
COnly three pairs
DAll four pairsCorrect Key
Explanation & Analytical Context:

• Pair 1 is correct: India is slated to host/hold key engagements including BRICS under rotational mechanisms. • Pair 2 is correct: Kyrgyzstan is listed among the rotational host countries for the SCO framework. • Pair 3 is correct: France holds the G7 presidency/hosting responsibilities. • Pair 4 is correct: China is designated as the host/chair for APEC. • All listed pairings match the official scheduling and rotational calendar for global multilateral summits in 2026.

Question 14 of 15Prime Minister's Office / Mann Ki Baat / PIB (27 September 2026)

Under digital health monitoring initiatives, Anganwadi centers across India are digitally connected via the 'Poshan Tracker' platform, which currently registers approximately how many beneficiaries?

डिजिटल स्वास्थ्य निगरानी पहलों के तहत, भारत भर के आंगनवाड़ी केंद्र 'पोषण ट्रैकर' प्लेटफॉर्म के माध्यम से डिजिटल रूप से जुड़े हुए हैं, जिसमें वर्तमान में लगभग कितने लाभार्थी पंजीकृत हैं?

A3 crore beneficiaries
B5 crore beneficiaries
C9 crore beneficiariesCorrect Key
D15 crore beneficiaries
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Anganwadi centers are digitally connected via the 'Poshan Tracker' platform, with approximately nine crore beneficiaries registered to monitor nutrition and child health care.

Question 15 of 15Ministry of Commerce & Industry / PIB (27 September 2026)

What is the target set by Uttar Pradesh for its annual exports to be achieved by the year 2030?

वर्ष 2030 तक प्राप्त किए जाने वाले उत्तर प्रदेश के वार्षिक निर्यात का लक्ष्य क्या है?

A₹1 Lakh Crore
B₹3 Lakh Crore
C₹5 Lakh CroreCorrect Key
D₹10 Lakh Crore
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Uttar Pradesh has set a target to increase its annual exports from around ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030, supported by growing global market access and Free Trade Agreements.